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Warrenton neighbors launch effort to ‘save the ginkgo tree’ By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

A towering ginkgo biloba tree spreads its branches high above a long-unoccupied house at 62 Washington St. at the corner of Green Street in Warrenton. Last week, it was covered with golden leaves, but neighbor Ron Ross said that each fall, the tree can be full of bright yellow leaves one day and bare the next. Ross, who lives next door to the tree, said, “It’s been there since I was a young man. At least that’s when I noticed it.” Ross said he was 14 when he moved to Warrenton in 1951. See GINKGO, page 4

PHOTO BY MOLLY WHITE

A golden yellow, the Washington Street ginkgo tree is at the peak of its fall color. It shades an unoccupied and dilapidated house beneath its boughs.

Arrest made in connection with School board members look unsolved 2008 murder of monk ahead to 50/50 learning model By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that an arrest has been made in connection with the 2008 stabbing death of a Buddhist monk who WON YONG JUNG lived south of Marshall. Won Yong Jung, of Duluth, Georgia, was arrested Monday in connection with the murder. He is currently in custody in Georgia

awaiting extradition to Virginia. The Federal Bureau of Investigation -its Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C. field offices -- along with other law enforcement agencies, collaborated in the investigation, according to Fauquier County Sheriff Robert Mosier. Du Chil Park, a 56-year-old South Korean national whose ordained name was Monk Mogu, was stabbed to death in his home – which also served as a temple -- sometime in late June 2008. He was a Zen Buddhist monk who practiced acupressure and other traditional healing techniques. His body was found See MONK, page 8

By Robin Earl

Times Staff Writer

At the Nov. 23 Fauquier County School Board meeting, administrators and school board members continued to wrestle with how to provide the best educational experience for students while the COVID-19 pandemic continues unabated. When schools first shifted to remote learning, there was discussion about possibly inviting children back into the classroom more than two days a week early in 2021, but with cases rising, that discussion is off the table for now. School board members could vote on a shift to “50/50” learning at their Dec. 14 meeting. The plan aims to in-

“When we opened the schools to the hybrid model, we had about 3,000 students in virtual. Now we have about 3,800.”

MAJOR WARNER Deputy superintendent of schools

crease the number of days – from two to four -- that students learn “live” from teachers. Students who have enrolled in hybrid learning would still attend in-person classes two days a week but would attend classes remotely – with See SCHOOL BOARD, page 6

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Annual Lights for Life celebration goes virtual for 2020

COVID-19 snapshot Tuesday, Dec. 1

New cases of coronavirus

The 37th annual Lights for Life celebration, normally held at Fauquier Hospital, will take place virtually this year. Host of the event, the Fauquier Community Enhancement Alliance, PHOTO COURTESY OF FAUQUIER HEALTH Inc. (formerly known as the Fauquier This year’s Lights for Life celebration Hospital Auxiliary, Inc.) announced will be online-only because of the that the event will take place at 7 p.m. COVID-19 pandemic. on Dec. 2. The three spruce trees on Hospital organization to continue its support Hill will be lit for the first time that of health care scholarships for local evening (residents are invited to drive students. Additional details – including by) and will light up every evening after information on how residents can view that through the end of the month. the recognition of health care workers According to Darlene B. Kelly, online -- can be found on the group’s president of the Fauquier Community website at fceaevents.org. Enhancement Alliance, Inc., “This year “We are honored that Fauquier we will honor and give special tribute Community Enhancement Alliance, to Fauquier Health employees for Inc. chose our health care heroes being there every day on the front line, as the ‘top of the tree’ honorees and especially during the COVID-19 this year,” said Chad Melton, CEO of [pandemic].” Fauquier Health. “This has been a Residents can support the event challenging year and we are grateful by donating $10 to light a bulb on for the opportunity to host a virtual the tree in honor or in memory of a loved one. Donations enable the Lights for Life celebration.”

Indoor/outdoor Artisan Farmers Market to open in Remington

A new indoor/outdoor “Artisan Farmers Market” will open on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the American Legion Hall Post 247 (11420 James Madison Highway) in Remington. The market will continue every Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizer Lauren Kargel said, “We have seven indoor spots filled and two

Seven-day positivity average (total PCR tests vs. positive tests) Virginia: 8.0% RRHD: 9.9% Perspective: Tuesday was the first time the state had hit 8% since Sept. 2. Over the weekend, the positivity number for Fauquier was above 12%.

Marshall Christmas parade is on as a ‘drive-by wave parade’

The Marshall Business and Residents Association’s annual Marshall Christmas Parade will continue this year, as a “drive-by wave parade,’ due to COVID-19 restrictions. The wave parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Participants can’t gather outside to watch the parade, but are encouraged to watch from their vehicles parked on Main Street, from a seat at one of the Main Street businesses, or from their own home or business. Those who want to enter their vehicle to drive in the parade should visit www.marshallva.org or call 540-364-3400 for more information.

Virginia: 2,228 Monday; 240,063 to date Fauquier: 10 Tuesday; 1,518 cases to date Perspective: The Virginia Department of Health reported that the seven-day average of new cases in the state is 2,354. The 54 new cases recorded Sunday represent the highest number recorded in Fauquier in one day, though reporting may have lagged because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Fauquier’s average number of new daily cases in the last week is 17. Fauquier County Public Schools reported seven new COVID-19 cases Nov. 20: one in the central offices, one each at Brumfield and Coleman elementary schools, two at Fauquier High School (for a total of six), one at Kettle Run High (for a total of three) and one at Warrenton Middle School. All cases were staff members.

Hospitalizations

Lauren Kargel of Laurel Woods Farm, LLC helped organize a winter indoor/ outdoor market in Remington. food trucks. Eleven outdoor spots remain available. We are a group of vendors from area farmers markets and needed work for the winter.” She added, “Our tables are spread out for COVID safety. Each vendor will offer curbside pick-up as well.” Vendors include Great Harvest Bread, Laurel Woods Farm, LLC (selling The Traveling Goat goat milk soap -- for people, Pup Sudz for dogs and equestrian-themed soaps), Happy Mountain Crafts (selling signs), Cross Road Tea, Good Reverend Kombucha, Four Leaf Clover (all-natural dog treats) and Karma Creations (wreaths).

Virginia: 14,725 Fauquier: 68 Perspective: Analysis from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association for Dec. 1 states that 1,757 Virginians are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 99 more than on Monday. The VHHA further states that the number of COVID-19 confirmed or COVID-19 suspected patients who are in intensive care units is 398; 173 are on ventilators. ICU occupancy is at 74% of beds available.

Warrenton United Methodist Church hosts drive-thru nativity

Warrenton United Methodist Church invites the community to a drive-thru Christmas story. The public is invited to drive through the nativity scene to enjoy a show of lights and music and enjoy

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF WARRENTON The Council of the Town of Warrenton will consider appointments to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the Town of Warrenton. Any qualified residents of the Town who wish to be considered for appointment to the Planning Commission can contact Elizabeth Gillie, Town Clerk at 540-347-4505 or by email at egillie@warrentonva.gov The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting. Publish as a classified advertisement in the Fauquier Times Wednesday November 25, 2020 through December 2, 2020. Elizabeth A. Gillie Town Clerk

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Deaths

Virginia: 4,093 Fauquier: 28 Perspective: The Virginia Department of Health reported 31 new COVID-19 related deaths in the state Tuesday morning after recording four yesterday and Sunday, 10 Saturday, 15 Friday, 21 Thursday, 29 Wednesday and 37 last Tuesday.

Outbreaks

Virginia: 1,539 total (569 outbreaks in long-term care settings -- resulting in 15,428 cases and 1,968 deaths – 574 outbreaks in congregate care settings, 122 in health care settings and 85 in correctional facilities, 75 in childcare settings, 48 in colleges or universities and 66 in K-12 facilities). RRHD: 19 total (seven in long-term care settings, two in K-12 setting, seven in congregate settings, two in a correctional setting and one in a health care setting); 911 cases have resulted from the 19 outbreaks. Fauquier: At least one in a longterm care setting (95 cases and 16 deaths) and at least one, possibly two, in an educational setting. Perspective: In Virginia, most of the new outbreaks have been in congregate settings, a broad category that includes any environment where a number of people reside, meet or gather in close proximity for either a limited or extended period of time. Examples of congregate settings include homeless shelters, group homes, churches and workplaces. For much of the pandemic, long-term care settings reported the highest number of outbreaks, but congregate setting outbreaks have surpassed those in long-term care settings. Of the eight weeks between Sept. 27 and Nov. 21, five of those weeks have recorded the highest number of outbreaks since the start of the pandemic. One week recorded 72 outbreaks, one had 67, two had 64 and one had 61. scenes leading to the manger. The nativity scene will be held Dec. 20 to 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 341 Church St., Warrenton. The event is free. The church will also hold a bonfire worship service at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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Holiday performance goes virtual ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ By Debra Smyers

Special to the Fauquier Times

For 43 years Fauquier Community Theatre has produced a holiday show. Despite the 2020 pandemic, this year the tradition continues with “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” Thirty-nine local actors ages 8 to 78 will bring the holiday classic to life online Dec. 5 and 6. The story will take the audience on an emotional sleigh ride in the small town of Bedford Falls, in upstate New York. It is a place symbolic of towns all across America -- including Old Town Warrenton. Set in 1946 in a radio broadcast studio on Christmas Eve, the play is written by Joe Landry. The show replicates a 1940s radio broadcast. Holiday music like “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World” and “Auld Lang Syne” boost the holiday spirit of the show. The audience, right along with the main character George Bailey, will discover the immense value of the importance of family and friends. The theme throughout is that life has purpose. As Clarence the angel (played by Cliff Rieger) says, “Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” Michael Pryor plays the role of George Bailey. In real life, Pryor is the principal at Saint Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly. The roles of George’s wife, Mary Hatch Bailey (played by Amanda Jones) and the children, Janie (Stella Gilbert), Pete (Jackson Buta) Tommy (Adriel Sebastian), and Zuzu (Addison Raible) show just how much is at stake for George. The cast is dressed in costumes of the era – complete with pin curls, waves and victory rolls for the women and girls. Pompadour or slicked-backed styles with Brylcreem give the men and

Fauquier and Rappahannock master gardener will be held over Zoom, starting Jan. 12

Virginia Cooperative Extension is recruiting a new cadre of volunteers to participate in the Extension Master Gardener Training for 2021. The 15-week training will be held primarily on Zoom on Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 12 and running until approximately April 27, depending on weather conditions. The training will include self-paced virtual modules, videos and quizzes. Participants will also have four in-person outdoor labs on Tuesday mornings in Marshall and Warrenton. The class will be managed using the online platform Canvas. VCE will hold an information session for individuals to learn more about the training, the appli-

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FCT presents holiday classic online Dec. 5 and 6. boys that 1940s polished look. There are familiar faces to be seen from the Town of Warrenton, including local business owners Dr. Thomas Nicolai of Fauquier Chiropractic, who plays Uncle Billy, and James Tucker, an architect, who plays Charlie in the scene about the run on the bank. Both men are also in the closing scene when “Auld Lang Syne” plays. Local residents will also recognize Jeffrey Walker, who plays the role of the rich and tyrannical Henry F. Potter. Walker has been a theater teacher in the area for almost 20 years and has directed more than 40 plays and musicals. He is also a part-time theater journalist and critic; he has written articles for DC Theatre Scene and Broadway World. Two cast members play the role of the Foley artists (Sonia E. Bronder and Doug Barylski), who work behind the scenes of the radio show to produce sound effects with everyday items – just like in the early days of radio. Bronder was also the assistant director of FCT’s play; she handled music and sound direction, editing and mixing. She remarked that “The acting in the show is phenomenal and the message resonates with every community. The audience will love it.” Director Betsy Hansen and Bronder bring the classic story to the audience in creative ways. Hansen said, “The show is especially relevant and meaningful now. It reminds us all to take a moment to look back at one’s life and cation process, and opportunities for volunteering with the Master Gardener program on Zoom on Dec. 15 both at 9 a.m. To register, visit https://virginiatech.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZAudeqhqToiGdBcea6cMZit6Jj3TZKizqGy. The fee for the training is $250. More information about the complete application process, and scholarship opportunities can be found here at ://drive.google.com/ file/d/1d4iN-T0EkdkEvgqVPwY7nuVoCw0lshvr/view. The application deadline is Dec. 16. The application can be found at https:// drive.google.com/file/d/1KNdk7UFId57c1D7-j7f b1NVqqhU0xpHM/ view. The application can be returned by email to Tim Ohlwiler at tohlwile@vt.edu or dropped off or mailed to the Extension Office at 24 Pelham St., in Warrenton.

the impact that we have had on others.” She added that she thinks the chemistry among all the actors is a combination of their talent, great directing and casting choices from the well-attended auditions that were held online. Rehearsals were held online as well. The two all-online performances for FCT's “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Ticket holders will also have 24-hour access to view the online show later at their convenience. Tickets are $10 for an individual ticket, $15 for two people, and $20 for an entire family; they are available at www.fctstage.org. The running time of the show is one hour and 15 minutes. The Saturday evening performance will be followed by an online

Michael Pryor plays the role of George Bailey in Fauquier Community Theatre’s latest production. meet and greet with the cast at 9 p.m. Guests will be able to ask questions and chat with the actors. Visit www. fctstage.org for more information. The show is sponsored by NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) and with assistance from a project grant from the Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation. The play is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Fauquier Community Theatre is a nonprofit supported in part by individual and business contributions, through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts and locally with assistance from the PATH Foundation and the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation.

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Warrenton neighbors launch effort to ‘save the ginkgo tree’ GINKGO, from page 1 The tree has a circumference of 13.5 feet and has a DBH (diameter of tree at breast height) of 52 inches. A similarly majestic tree on the campus of the University of Virginia measures 59 inches; it was planted in 1860. That ginkgo biloba, named the Pratt Ginkgo, lives on the northwest side of UVA’s Rotunda and is beloved by students and alumni alike. Washington Street’s ginkgo has a smaller fan base, but now that the tree appears to be under threat, residents are garnering support to find a way to save it. The tree in question is on a lot owned by Atkins Homes, a Warrenton firm operated by Daniel Atkins, who plans to build four houses there. PHOTO BY MOLLY WHITE If current plans were to move ahead for the by-right development, the tree The Washington Street ginkgo tree may have been planted in the late 1800s, according to one expert. would have to go. Daniel Brewer, who has lived at “The town has long sought a park in that part of 42 Washington St. for the last 10 years, said the tree is important to town. A quiet meditation park under that tree would the neighborhood. He spoke during be wonderful.” citizens time at the Nov. 10 town CARTER NEVILL council meeting, asking for the Warrenton Mayor town’s help. He referred to the tree as a “hidden treasure.” He said, “It’s important that we This vibrant tree is the gateway to the lege, and she is an adjunct professor find a way to keep the tree. It’s im- community, reflects the personality with Blandy Experimental Farm in portant right now and it’s important of the neighborhood, and will contin- Boyce, Virginia. Lobstein said that for the future. Please work with the ue to represent a historic and healthy there is a grove of about 300 ginkgo builder to save the tree,” he asked the Warrenton for generations to come.” trees at Blandy; it’s the largest group Warrenton resident Rita Hawes of research plantings outside of Chitown council. Since the meeting, a Facebook described the ginkgo tree as beauti- na. The Blandy trees are about 80 group – Save the Warrenton Gink- ful, attractive to birds and pest resis- years old. Of the Washington Street ginkgo Tree – has attracted 199 follow- tant. It is also known as an extremely go, Lobstein said, “This is large for hardy tree and resistant to air polluers. A petition with 416 signatures an American ginkgo… I do hope tion. (as of Nov. 30). Go Another plus in the Green Street ginkgo can be to change.org and “It’s important that the tree’s favor: it’s preserved; it is a magnificent specsearch “ginkgo tree.” we find a way to a male tree. The imen.” The petition page Lobstein said she believes the tree female tree drops says, “… This peti- keep the tree. It’s may go back to the late 1800s. “smelly fruit,” but tion, originated by important right now Brewer said, “When we look the male does not. the neighbors of War- and it’s important around this neighborhood, we see so Hawes recomrenton’s Bartenstein neighborhood, is ask- for the future. Please mended her neigh- many old trees. It’s one of the reaing the Town of War- work with the builder bor, botanist Mar- sons people move to Warrenton.” He ion Blois Lobstein pointed to the old house shaded by renton, Atkins Build- to save the tree.” ers and the citizens of DANIEL BREWER for her expertise on the ginkgo. “I think it was built in ginkgo trees. Before 1901, but it’s definitely a tear-down.” Warrenton to work together to find a solution that allows her retirement, Lobstein was an as- He believes it has been unoccupied the development of the lot while al- sociate professor of biology with for about five years. He has had conversations with lowing the ginkgo tree to survive. Northern Virginia Community Colcouncilmen James Hartman (Ward 4), Brett Hamby (Ward 3) and with Mayor Carter Nevill about the tree, although nothing concrete has been offered as a solution. Hamby said, “I’ve spoken with the group of residents and have seen the tree. ... We have a lot of citizens participating in the effort and that’s always a good thing. Nobody wants to lose this tree.” He said that the town is investigating what options might be available. Hartman said, “I was not aware of the tree until Mr. Brewer spoke to council. I went to see the tree for myself and completely understand the neighbor’s appreciation of this tree. … The ginkgo in question is beautiful and appears to be quite old.” Nevill said he hadn’t noticed the TIMES STAFF PHOTO/ROBIN EARL tree until it was brought to his attenSome residents of Washington Street are banding together to try to save the tion at the town council meeting. Alginkgo tree on their street. Caedmon Brewer, Kristin Brewer (holding Jesse though avenues and funding sources Brewer), Ronald Ross, Daniel Brewer, Menzie Pittman, Noelle Brewer (front), are being pursued, he believes that Corban Brewer (front)

More about the ginkgo tree

“Ginkgo [biloba] trees are among the world’s oldest species, having been around for about 200 million years; it was one of five dominant species of trees in North America about 150 million years ago… it disappeared from the North American fossil record about 7 million years ago, after a time of climate cooling. “Modern humans found the tree in China and it was mentioned in 800-year-old records of trade between Japan and Korea. The Dutch introduced the tree to continental Europe in 1727, and a botanist named William Hamilton reintroduced the trees to North America in 1784, planting two near Philadelphia.” Source: https://news.virginia.edu/ content/tree-see-history-behindpratt-ginkgo “Male trees are usually planted because the female trees bear seeds whose fleshy outer coverings give off a foul odor that smells like rancid butter. “Ginkgo has been an important medicinal plant for centuries and is still a common herbal remedy today. Extracts from the leaves may enhance neurological functioning by increasing blood flow to the brain …” Source: “Biology,” by Eldra Solomon, Linda Berg, Diana W. Martin

the money will have to be raised to buy the land from Atkins if the tree is to be preserved. “The town has long sought a park in that part of town,” he said. “A quiet meditation park under that tree would be wonderful.” Town Councilman Sean Polster (at large) said that he has asked town attorney Whit Robinson to look into a tree conservation ordinance in the Code of Virginia, 10.1-1127.1. It begins, “The governing body of any county, city or town may adopt a tree conservation ordinance regulating the preservation and removal of heritage, specimen, memorial and street trees …” A “heritage tree” is defined as a tree “that has been individually designated by the local governing body to have notable historic or cultural interest.” A “specimen tree” “means any tree that has been individually designated by the local governing body to be notable by virtue of its outstanding size and quality for its particular species.” Polster said that Robinson was expected to get back to council members next week with an opinion on whether the ordinance could be useful toward saving the tree. Nevill said that his understanding “is even an ordinance would stop short of outright protection. The owner would still have to be compensated.” Nevill said that the town received See GINKGO, page 5

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GINKGO, from page 4 a couple of estimates for moving the tree; they came in at between $200,000 and $300,000. Because of the girth of the tree and complications of power lines, etc., he said, “the most cost-effective thing to do would be to raise the money to buy the lot.”

Options

The ginkgo tree’s would-be protectors emphasize that they understand the builder’s point of view and would like to find a solution that would be agreeable to all. Brewer said, “We really appreciate Mr. Atkins willingness to give us a chance to save the tree. I think with all of the support the ginkgo tree is getting, he will have a much easier time marketing his houses with a magnificent ginkgo tree!” Brewer said that the builder wants to start construction at the beginning of 2021. Brewer said

PHOTO BY MOLLY WHITE

A view of the ginkgo tree looking out toward Green Street. Atkins was willing to sell Lot #3 (after the lot is subdivided into four lots, Lot #3 is the lot with the ginkgo). He added, “Because time is of the essence, we

need to start moving forward and I'm hoping the town can facilitate how we get from where we are now to the best path forward so that the ginkgo tree is saved and Mr. Atkins can build around the tree.” Daniel Atkins confirmed that he has been in conversation with the residents of Washington Street and is willing to work toward a solution. A price for the lot – if the group wants to purchase it from Atkins – has not been determined, he said. Brewer said, “The preservation of the lot with the ginkgo could happen in many different ways. For example, crowdsourcing, private funding, grants and CARES funds could be part of or all of the solution. If you look in the draft 2040 comprehensive plan, there is discussion of public/private ‘Park-nerships.’ Perhaps that has a place here. The town has an important role to help us focus in the right direction and hopefully we can have that conversation soon.”

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School board members look ahead to 50/50 learning model SCHOOL BOARD, from page 1 teachers presenting new instruction -for another two days of the week. Currently, children who are in the hybrid model receive new instruction from their teachers only while they are in school. They participate in asynchronistic learning the other three days. Students learning remotely full time would attend classes remotely for four days each week. Under the current model, these students receive two days of teacher-led instruction per week, with the remaining three days comprised of asynchronistic instruction. Superintendent of Schools David Jeck would like to see the 50/50 plan begin on Jan. 8. When teachers return to work after the Christmas break, they would have Jan. 4 to 7 to plan for the change. Jan. 8 would be an all-virtual day of orientation to the new learning plan and the 50/50 model would be in place on Jan. 11. Jeck said the original plan was to begin 50/50 learning on Jan. 19, but he said he wanted to avoid having teachers “pivot” twice in the first few weeks of the new semester. While discussing the 50/50 plan, school board members took the opportunity to weigh in on how the current hybrid plan is working. “Children are wearing their masks and mostly following the rules,” said school board member Donna Grove (Cedar Run District). “They are happy, happy, happy to be back in school.” Stephanie Litter-Reber (Lee District) acknowledged that some schools are doing a better job than others enforcing mask-wearing. Litter-Reber, Susan Pauling (Center District) and Donna Grove (Cedar Run District) all agreed that “the little guys” – elementary school students -- are having the most trouble with remote learning. High schoolers, on the other hand may have better concentration at the computer and have more advanced technology skills; they don’t need as much help from parents. Litter-Reber said that it is difficult for parents who are working from home – or who have to leave the home to work. “They can’t be there to help their child.” The 50/50 plan is “going to make everything worse” because students are expected to log in four days a week during the regular workday. Pauling said that she fears with the remote instruction model, children “who love to learn are now lying under their desks. It’s robbing their joy.” As it has since the beginning of remote learning, technology looms over every discussion. Louis McDonald, director of technology services for the school division, confirmed that thousands of Chromebooks have yet to arrive. The goal is to provide one device for each child, but in many families, children have to share devices. Litter-Reber and Grove added

121.7, which put Fauquier in the “higher risk category.” The percentage of tests in the county that were positive was in the moderate risk category earlier in November, but came down to 4.6% (lower risk) on Nov. 30; it was 3.3% (lower risk) on Nov. 1. Thus far, School Board Chairman Duke Bland (Marshall District) said, “We are doing a good job. As of the school board meeting, the school division had reported about a dozen COVID-19 cases. On Nov. 30, another seven cases were added. None of the most recent cases were in students. Deputy Superintendent Major Warner pointed out, however, that parents have been pulling their children out of in-person classes and reverting to all-remote learning. (Parents may switch their children from hybrid to remote, but not remote to hybrid, until at least the second semester.) Warner said, “When we opened the schools to the hybrid model, we had about 3,000 students in virtual. Now we have about 3,800.” In one school, he said, 56 parents switched from hybrid to virtual. He added that 50 teachers are on family leave and 60 are teaching from somewhere other than school buildings. Jeck said that substitutes are handling some classes, and teachers are covering for vacancies during some class periods.

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that – apart from a device shortage -- in the southern part of the county, lack of internet access is a widespread problem. Jeck said that when the 50/50 learning model was first introduced, everyone was enthused. “The feedback was really positive at first; now, people are doing more soul searching, trying to find solutions to the problems. ... Everyone’s needs are different, but we have the resources to solve many of these. ... Principals overwhelmingly favor 50/50 but would like to address roadblocks before we go 50/50.” He added, “They also want to know how much autonomy they have over the process.” He likened it to a car salesman who sells the same car to everyone, but buyers can choose different features. “So, if Coleman [Elementary] wants to do something different than Walter [Elementary, because of the needs of their families], we can do that, as long as they don’t go completely off the rails.” Jeck said that first and second grade teachers have told him they need “more hands” in the classroom to handle both in-person and virtual learners at the same time. He acknowledged that kindergarten teachers have an aide in the classroom, but that it is not financially feasible for every teacher to have an extra person in the classroom. Jeck said he’s calling on school principals to reach out to families hav-

ing difficulties and find creative solutions. He said for some students, the answer could be switching the hotspot device the student is using; for others, the internet café concept may be best. There may be cases, he said where the only solution is to bring the student into school four days a week. He said that would be a remote possibility, but “That may be the only way to make it work for that one child.” He reminded everyone present, “Let’s remember that the big benefit of 50/50 is that we can offer four days of instruction.” Warner said that he knows teachers are sometimes frustrated trying to keep young children engaged long-distance, but added, “All teachers will agree, ‘I cannot argue against having more time with my children.’”

COVID-19 incidence rising in the county

COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations are rising in Fauquier and in neighboring counties. The Virginia Department of Health’s website includes school metrics to help school divisions gauge how to best serve their students depending on coronavirus cases in their areas. Fauquier’s metrics are less favorable in the Nov. 30 report than they were on Nov. 1. The case numbers per 100,000 in the county are 345.2, considered in the “highest risk” category. On Nov. 1, that number was

Although the school board is universally reluctant to return to all-remote learning, members recognized that cases numbers are concerning and holiday gatherings last week could add to community spread. The school board directed Jeck to compose a letter to parents asking them to please allow their children to learn remotely for two weeks after Thanksgiving, if they choose to visit with relatives not ordinarily in their households during the holiday. The letter sent by Jeck on Nov. 25 said: “As we head into the holiday season, reported rates of infection are rapidly rising. The Centers for Disease Control recommends avoiding travel and restricting gatherings to immediate family. We understand that decisions about limiting traditional plans are personal and may vary. Many factors like college students coming home, cold weather, seasonal cold, flu, etc., increase the risk of exposure and quarantine for our students and staff over the next six to eight weeks. This may affect our ability to continue in-person attendance. “Because of these things, for those traveling over Thanksgiving break or those who are exposed to large gatherings, you may temporarily switch your child to virtual learning upon their return, if you so choose. Please contact your child’s school to arrange a temporary switch to virtual learning. Please note, a switch in your child’s schedule to virtual is temporary, and your child will return to hybrid learning on Dec. 14.”

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A Reva, Virginia, woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than $20,000 from a Warrenton construction company, a Warrenton Police Department press release announced Nov. 25. Erin Agnew, 34, was charged Nov. 23 with one count of embezzlement, four counts of credit card theft and one count of credit card fraud, the press release said. In her capacity as an office manager, the press release said, she "used her company credit card and the credit card numbers of co-workers to purchase goods and merchandise for herself. Agnew made the purchases beginning in 2019 and continued through July of 2020." After her arrest Nov. 23, Agnew was held on a $1,000 bond. In 2016, Agnew pleaded guilty to one felony charge of welfare fraud in Culpeper County.

74-year-old woman arrested after allegedly firing shots in Warrenton Saturday night

Officers of the Warrenton Police Department responded to reports of gunshots on Brittany Lane in Warrenton about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. A woman was arrested for allegedly firing at an occupied vehicle near her house; the alleged occupant of

the vehicle was charged with public intoxication. Nancy Blough, 74, of Warrenton, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, according to a press release from the Warrenton Police Department. She was held on a $5,000 secured bond. Blough "awoke to a vehicle crashing into things in her back yard, including her vehicle," the press release said. Blough then fired at the vehicle, hitting it several times "as it attempted to leave the area." The alleged occupant of the vehicle was then found and charged with being intoxicated in public. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information about the incident may contact Detective Michael Gemmell at 540-347-1107.

Ruckersville man arrested after traffic stop in Remington

A Ruckersville man was arrested on multiple charges, including driving under the influence and child endangerment, after a traffic stop Friday, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Units stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 12200 block of James Madison Highway, near Freemans Ford Road, just before midnight on Friday, Nov. 27, according to reports from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

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Driver charged after crashing into mailboxes, parked car

Fauquier County sheriff’s office deputies responded to the 7700 block of Greenwich Road at 5:46 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, to investigate a traffic crash. According to sheriff’s office reports, Lauren Spicer, 28, of Warrenton crashed into five mailboxes and the rear of a parked car before fleeing the scene. Deputies obtained warrants charging Spicer with reckless driving and hit and run and served the warrants at her residence.

Arrest made in connection with unsolved 2008 murder of monk MONK, from page 1 June 29, 2008, apparently several days after his death. According to a 2008 obituary, Park studied philosophy at a South Korean university and as a young man was an outspoken opponent of the military dictatorship in that country. In 1974, Park was arrested along with hundreds of other political dissidents. He spent four years in prison, where he was tortured. A Catholic nun visited him regularly in prison and treated his wounds, inspiring him to become a monk. After his ordination, Mogu traveled extensively in his capacity as a monk and traditional healer before coming to Northern Virginia in 1998; he established the temple south of Marshall in 2004. The 2008 murder was one of eight cold cases in Fauquier County, according to the sheriff’s office. The oldest unsolved murders are the March 1981 shooting deaths of Robin Brooks, 24, and Joan Kenny, 36, in their shared residence on Belvior Farm; both were employees of the farm. In August 1982, William Kagdis, of Baltimore, was found beaten and stabbed to death at the Johnson Motel near Opal. Tammy Thorpe was shot to death skysthelimitdmv20@gmail.com

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Church building proposed in agricultural district outside Marshall By Coy Ferrell

Times Staff Writer

After a public hearing Thursday, members of the Fauquier County Board of Zoning Appeals will vote whether to grant a special permit to build a 300-seat church building just outside the Marshall Service District. The 11,250-square-foot building would be located on Grove Lane about a half-mile west of Free State Road and would “look like a cattle barn from the outside.” The proposed site plan, which would affect about 1.3 acres, also includes 75 parking spaces. Generation Grace Church, a self-described “non-traditional” unaffiliated congregation, is currently hosting weekly services in existing barns on a 187-acre parcel located between Grove Lane and the Norfolk Southern rail line just west of Marshall. An average of about 60 people currently attend services on Sunday mornings and about 20 people attend on Thursday evenings. The church is led by Sam and Connie Rogers, who own and live on the farm, which combined with another parcel totals 315 acres. The couple also owns Silent Partner Security Systems Inc., based in Warrenton. The subject property is zoned “ru-

ral – agricultural.” The county’s zoning ordinances allow for places of worship in rural areas provided the zoning appeals board finds a specific proposal is compatible with the character of the area and with the comprehensive plan. The community development staff report said the Generation Grace proposal appears to be consistent with the comprehensive plan “due to the scale, limited use and rural design” of the proposed land use. The staff report noted that, although Generation Grace currently utilizes the existing barns for non-agricultural uses without the “appropriate” special permit, site plan and building permit approvals, “there have not been any complaints or formal investigations done by the zoning or building staff.” A condition is included in the proposed special permit that the applicants must obtain “all applicable zoning and building permits” for the use of the existing structures as well as the new building. In a similar proposal, the zoning appeals board granted a special permit in 2002 to Grace Bible Church (not affiliated with Generation Grace) to build a similarly sized church building on a parcel zoned “rural – agricultural” located less than a mile south of the Rogers’ property.

Anyone wishing to apply to be member of Virginia Redistricting Commission may apply by Dec. 28 Applications to serve as a citizen member on the Virginia Redistricting Commission are open to Virginia residents now through Monday, Dec. 28. The 16-member commission, created following the passage of an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia in the 2020 general election, will consist of eight citizen members and eight legislative members who will be tasked with proposing plans for redrawing districts for the United States House of Representatives, the Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates. Eligible applicants must have been Virginia residents and registered voters in Virginia for the past three years and must have voted in at least two of the last three general elections. Eligible applicants must not have held partisan or political office or other related employment. Virginia citizens are invited to apply for membership on the commission regardless of education level, work experience, or socioeconomic status. The application and more information can be found

at redistricting.dls.virginia.gov. The eight citizen members will be selected by the Redistricting Commission Selection Committee, composed of five retired judges from the circuit courts of Virginia. The selection committee will notify candidates of their selection in January 2021. Once citizen and legislative members are selected, the Virginia Redistricting Commission will hold its first public meeting by Feb. 1, 2021. The commission will begin its work to develop redistricting plans for proposal to the General Assembly upon receipt of 2020 census data. Applications may be submitted by email to varedist@dls.virginia.gov, faxed to 804-698-1899, or mailed to the Division of Legislative Services, Attn: Selection Committee, 900 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219. Applications must be received by the Division of Legislative Services by Monday, Dec. 28. For more information, visit: redistricting.dls.virginia.gov.

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First, the numbers: 50 combined years of playing music; 15 instruments in their playable repertoire; countless hours devoted to teaching hundreds of students musical instruments and voice. Welcome to Modal Music Studio and the two enthusiastic guys seeking to channel the world into a calmer, saner place by tapping into the deepest instincts of music. They created the company in June of this year but until recently were forced to teach virtually due to COVID-19. On Nov. 9, their studio at 90 Main St. in Warrenton opened after the pair unexpectedly found suitable quarters. Their mutual goal is sharing musical skills with whoever harbors an urge to play an instrument or sing. The two musicians pulling it all together are Chris Bauer, 27, and Dan Mudge, 36. It’s often cited that the music instinct and ability to play an instrument or sing springs from one’s DNA. In the case of these two teachers and performers, it holds. Chris Bauer was originally a Baltimorean. At the age of 4, he started playing the violin, switched to guitar in the seventh grade, and chased piano, drums and voice as a young teen. “By the time I was in high school, I knew music was what I was going to do with my life.” His high school years were devoted to practicing, playing with friends and in bands and recording. He graduated from the Shenandoah Conservancy Arts Academy in Winchester, scoring a degree in music composition. He then taught music lessons, performed and wrote music for three years. Dan Mudge hailed from a musical family and grew up with the love of music reverberating around his home. “By the time I was 11, I decided music was going to be my career. It’s like I didn’t have a choice. Music clicked, and that's what I went with." In 2017, the men were employed as instructors at another studio. In addition to teaching, they created the Loathsome Wind comedy band centered on music in the Weird Al Yankovic genre. Affirmation of the band’s success occurred this year when it won the Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice award for Best Band in Fauquier County.

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The biggest tip both instructors have for students is to practice every day. If a student is committed, success will follow. “Yes, it’s fun, but it’s also a commitment. You can’t skate by practicing just a couple times a week,” said Bauer. The guitar is the most popular instrument studied. Rock music is centered on the guitar and the resulting popularity comes as no surprise. The goal of the instructors is consistency. They recommend one 30-minute lesson every week on the same day and at the same time. Hourlong classes are available, but typically are for more advanced students. Bauer cites as an example one student, “Who started with almost negative musical ability. He really struggled, but he had a passion for it. I taught him for five years. By the time he graduated from high school, he was performing in a band. “Natural talent will start you at a higher learning point, but it's all about your determination to practice. Even talented people who don’t practice will not get better.” In addition to music lessons, the company also functions as a semiprofessional recording studio. Students who want to cut a record can do so at a far less cost than a professional studio. “We can make a YouTube video for students who want to share their talent with family and friends,” said Mudge. Other formats include cutting an EP album which consists of just three to five songs. It is then typically released digitally online. Students are charged $140 a month for four half-hour lessons. The studio is opened Monday through Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday lessons are by appointment, and the shop is closed on Sunday. “We are here to enrich people’s lives through music.” said Bauer. Mudge underscores, “Many people put off learning an instrument they’ve always wanted to learn. But it’s never too late. If you have the desire, we’ll get you to where you want to go.” To explore the full range of services offered by Modal Music Studio, drop by https://modalmusicstudio.com.

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Students need interaction with teachers, peers I am writing in response to your article titled, “School Division prepares to amend hybrid learning model mid-January,” published in your newspaper on Nov. 17. I think that it is very critical for the students to participate in synchronous learning or in-person classes. Due to COVID-19, I understand that enforcing a safe in-person learning environment can be difficult, but I believe that it is imperative that children have interaction with each other. The less interaction the students have with one anoth-

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er will continue to sever their ties to the community. I also agree that it is necessary to give the students the choice on how they will choose to further their education as either hybrid or in-person learning instruction to be as comfortable as possible with the occurring pandemic. I applaud Fauquier County for providing equal opportunity to each of the students by giving each student the ability to have a computer for the year whether it was purchased or checked out from the school. In addition to this, I appreciate that the lunch program has remained in place so that students that are food stressed can access a meal for lunch.

RACHEL CROWE Fauquier High graduate, 2009

Shop local this Christmas season It is that time of year when we are making lists and checking them twice. Everyone must admit this has been a crazy year and Christmas shopping will likely be a bit crazy, too. Our small independent businesses have had an especially tough year; I'm so proud of their resilience, creativity and tenacity in the face of enormous challenges. That's why, when my family asks me what I want for Christmas, I'm asking for something local - whether it be a unique gift or a gift certificate from one of the many remarkable small businesses and restaurants on Main Street or around town or in the surrounding

Leftovers … that still can be savored Most of us had a limited Thanksgiving this year, but not all of us. We were guests of friends, who happen to be notable chefs. We imbibed in the culinary pleasures of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner replete with homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing concocted from secret family recipes, sweet potatoes with a nut glaze, crisp green beans and parsnips smothered in butter, hand whipped potatoes and a succulent turkey with gravy. And finally … wait for it … a pumpkin pie with a cream cheese topping for dessert. We indulged ourselves without remorse. For anyone who partakes in these culinary pleasures, the event isn’t over when one pushes oneself away from the table. The hostess diligently and laboriously processes all the leftovers into their proper containers, labeling them as she goes, and then doles out those leftovers to her respective guests over their polite objections. Due to the pandemic, we were the only two guests this year, and thereby accumulated an abundance of goodies to take home. Do you ever notice how an excellent

meal only seems to taste better STOPS ALONG when you serve it a second time? THE WAY And, as we savored it yet again, I DON reminisced back to the traditional BACHMANN Thanksgiving toast as offered by our host, “To absent family and friends, they will always be loved Doug and Laura announced their and remembered.” engagement, the time when Uncle At the time his words were Harry wept for his lost wife, the neatly stored in the back of my time when … All are there. mind; the leftovers pushed his As these thoughts flooded my words back to the forefront. mind, I came to realize that none I remembered past holiday of those precious moments are celebrations and the many tables really lost. I also realized those we shared. I remembered my moments were not moments of mother’s dinner table packed with subtraction but of addition. They those same dishes and delicacies. are added to the whole of each of And, most of all, I remembered us. Edmund Spenser once wrote, those dining table chairs filled over “For whatsoever from one place the years with family and friends. doth fall, is with the tide unto anAnd, as I savored the current other brought: For there is nothing leftover delights, I also savored my lost, that may be found, if sought.” reminiscence of loved ones who The poet had it right. There couldn’t be present. is nothing that is gone forever, I am grateful for traditional plea- not if we seek it with our hearts. sures … for all the tangible delights The past mingles with the now that can be reproduced days later. and adds to the joy of our present The same is true of memories … lives. We live our lives for the memories of times that have already times that ever were, for the times passed, but can be recalled and that are, and for the times that experienced again … the time when may yet be again. Sooty the dog snatched a drumstick Bon apetit. Don Bachmann lives in Marshall. from a turkey platter, the time when

This Thanksgiving and every day: Don’t become ungrateful Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is one of my favorite holidays! As a Muslim, I celebrate this holiday, and this time of year always reminds me to be grateful for the blessings that I have. My mother has reminded me countless times by saying, “Don’t become ungrateful.” I feel as though everywhere you turn, there are so many messages given that are around the idea that “working hard in life will get you where you want to go.” There is little importance placed on appreciating and being content with

what one already has in life. So, it is not surprising that sometimes I forget my mother’s advice and end up neglecting to give thanks for the good things that are already mine. As a Muslim, gratitude is an integral part of my faith. The Holy Qur’an states, “Therefore remember Me, and I will remember you; and be thankful to Me and do not be ungrateful to Me,” (2:153). Muslims use this advice from the Qur’an to guide them through every aspect of their lives, but it’s applicable to all of us no matter our race or religion. I believe that a

thankful person is a more peaceful, happy and content person. While the world has gone through a tumultuous time this past year, the holiday season reminds us that there is always something to look forward to. Let us learn to have gratitude as best we can. A happy and safe Thanksgiving to all!

HURMET AHMED Bealeton

Note: This letter was submitted before Thanksgiving, but after the deadline for the Nov. 25 edition of the Fauquier Times.

communities in beautiful Fauquier County. Our local small businesses not only sustain the character and charm of this beautiful place - but also generously offer themselves to sponsor teams, donate their products and services and provide employment for many. As you consider giving and receiving this holiday season, I hope you will join me in shopping local. I promise our community artisans, shopkeepers, service providers and restaurants offer something for everyone! Merry Christmas to you and yours! CHIP CARSON Warrenton

A time for giving thanks -- and giving back In these uncertain times, intensified by political turmoil and a deadly virus, it is heartening to hear some good news. Fauquier County is a land of beauty and consists of a wonderfully diverse population. Most of us realize that we also have a population of the truly needy, especially during this latest pandemic. My good news comes from a small community located just north of the town of Warrenton. Suffield Meadows is a small active adult community of 112 homes occupied by less than 200 residents. We have always been generous with charities, especially during the holidays, contributing to Toys for Tots and the Fauquier County Food Bank. Earlier this year Sue Arnold, one of our residents, began collecting donations to the Fauquier Community Food Bank and continues to periodically deliver checks. The great news is that as of today, Suffield Meadows has contributed almost $7,000 to this charity. Sue continues to collect, and our residents continue to donate to this worthy cause, helping some of our less fortunate residents. This message serves as a reminder that during the holiday season, the Fauquier Community Food Bank, more than ever, needs and appreciates donations.

JOHN DUNKIN President, Suffield Meadows CUOA

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STANDING UP FOR CHEERLEADERS Despite new restrictions, Fauquier schools consider cheer squads essential at games By Fred Hodge

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Gov. Ralph Northam’s order cutting the number of spectators to 25 at all sports events and deeming cheerleaders as “spectators,” is forcing high schools to make a difficult choice. If schools let cheerleaders in, that means fewer parents and family members at games. At Fauquier and Kettle Run, cheerleaders have gotten the nod, with Liberty awaiting guidance from the school system’s central office. “Cheerleaders are in,” said Kettle Run activities director Paul Frye on Monday afternoon. “They’ve been practicing for three months to get ready for basketball, so I’m not telling them they can’t go now.” Under state guidelines, “participants” are defined as players, coaches, officials, school event staff and school administration critical to the operations of the contests, as well as media, law enforcement, and medical services, and don’t count in the 25-spectator limit. Cheerleaders, pep bands, and other student support groups are counted as spectators, . Frye feels cheerleaders are part of essential game personnel and was not going to disappoint his cheerleaders this close to the season. Frye said the school has 25 sideline cheerleaders, which leaves no room for any other spectators. He recommends families subscribe to the streaming service offered by the National Federation of

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Although considered spectators, it looks like sideline cheerleaders will be included at county sports contests. State High School Associations to view games. “That’s going to be the only way to watch live,” he emphasized. “The good thing about it is once you sign up, you can watch any games [nationally] you want. It’s not just a Kettle Run subscription.” At Fauquier, AD Mark Ott says the tighter restriction actually makes some decisions easier. “The VHSL actually recommends that we do not allow cheerleaders in, but in all seriousness what good is it going to do me to sell 25 tickets?” How do I determine who gets those 25 tickets?” said Ott. “Twenty-five tickets isn’t going to cover the cost to pay the workers we would have at the game,” he continued, noting no spectators means no ticket sell-

er and no need to pay a sheriff’s deputy for security. He said allowing cheerleaders gets those kids involved. “I realize parents want to see their kids play,” Ott said. “We’re trying to do what is right for the kids and to get as many of them involved as we can and keep them as safe as we can. Without spectators, we get more kids involved, and that’s the goal.” Liberty has opted for more input from the school system before revealing its policy on spectators. “We’re waiting on the county to tell us,” Eagle AD Dean Spahr said, declining to say whether he had any expectations on the advice. “I’ll go with whatever they tell me to do.”

Liberty girls lacrosse goalie to play at Washington College By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Liberty High girls lacrosse goalie Emily Markley will play next season at Washington College in Chestertown, Md. The senior was recruited by NCAA Division I, II and III schools, but chose D-III Washington for academic, financial and lacrosse reasons. “It is an excellent academic school with programs that Emily is interested in,” said her mother Lynne Markley, who said the offer included a generous academic scholarship package. ”The program is nationally-ranked and the campus is beautiful,” she said.

Located in Chestertown, a quaint colonial town across the Chesapeake Bay, Washington plays in the Centennial Conference, which is composed of highly regarded liberal arts colleges including Bryn Mawr, Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, Haverford, McDaniel, Muhlenberg, Swarthmore and Ursinus, along with Johns Hopkins, which competes in Division I in men’s and women’s lacrosse. Markley is excited to play for head coach Kate Fowler, who was an all-tournament goalie on Hamilton College’s 2008 NCAA D-III women’s lacrosse championship team and has a strong background with goalies and defenses. The Washington women’s lacrosse

team went 2-3 last season. LHS girls lacrosse coach Amy Lacey praised Markley for her reaction time and focus. “I’m excited for Emily to be able to play at the next level. She has the drive, work ethic, passion, and talent it’s going to take. I’m happy she found somewhere that all the pieces feel right and that her hard work has paid off,” said Lacey. Markley’s sophomore year was her first on varsity and only her second year playing lacrosse. Markley had 23 loose balls controlled, seven forced turnovers, and a save percentage of 43%. Her junior year was lost to the pandemic, with Markley set to excel as a senior this spring.

Limited intramural sports worked for Highland, Wakefield this fall By Peter Brewington Times Staff Writer

Public schools didn’t play sports this fall, but Highland School and Wakefield School did, calling it mostly successful. Both private schools hosted intramural boys soccer, girls tennis, volleyball and cross country, with Wakefield also having field hockey. At Highland, teams practiced twice a week, and then played on Fridays. The plan worked for about a month,

but was ended a week early in late October due to a COVID outbreak at school that has ended, said Highland athletic director Gary Leake. “We tried to separate the teams as evenly as we could. It was great to see some normalcy and the return of participation and camaraderie. They reconnected with teammates and friends and coaching staffs,” Leake said. With fans allowed to watch, Leake said precautions were taken. “The first week we had a no-fan

rule. The next week we allowed immediate household family members only, then, for the next tier of games, we allowed students, in-house immediate family, plus two extended family guests. That worked incredibly well,” said Leake. He said games were officiated by staff, a phone app was used as a health screening device and the bleachers were socially distanced. At Wakefield, the different teams were mixed and played various sports

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The importance of purpose For horsemen of every age, ‘Prava’s Steeplechase Adventure’ is hot for the holidays By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Times

Six-time Prince William County Sheriff Office Deputy of the Year, Chris “Reggie” Williams is an unlikely 21st century Dr. Seuss. But he may be just that. Williams has turned has turned a 37-second interaction between himself, defending champion jockey Michael Mitchell and a feisty thoroughbred racehorse into what he hopes will become a beloved children’s book series. And after a fast start on the Amazon bestseller list, “Prava’s Steeplechase Adventure” looks like a winner. The book, which debuted two weeks ago at number four on Amazon’s competitive “new children’s release” list, features a simple storyline tracing the adventure of a racehorse on the steeplechase circuit. Illustrated by children around the world through Williams’ charity sports camp program, the story is based on universal themes of friendship, inclusiveness and self-confidence. (Williams organizes baseball camps, fishing trips and visits to local horse farms for kids who need mentors. Children are referred to the program through fellow police officers.) Early reviewers call it a welcome relief in this year of distancing and fear, a perfect antidote to everything that’s wrong with 2020. “A phenomenal book for kids,” writes Amazon reviewer Mrs. P. “This book is catered to kids through their eyes. The illustrations are the cutest which kids can relate to, because they drew them. A great gift for the holidays. Love it!”

Writer Michael Mitchell:

Mikey Mitchell, 29, was born in Warwickshire, England. He’s been riding on the U.S. circuit since 2014, full-time since 2017. Mitchell has never written a book before, but he said, actually, it was fairly easy once Williams dreamed up the idea. “It was quite simple as I just put on paper the daily routine of what is required (of a horse) at the races,” Mitchell explained. “The story line was changed a little to suit the audience, and to provide life lessons and a better story.

Creator Chris Williams:

Thomas Christopher Williams was born and raised in Rappahannock County. He earned the nickname Reggie – Reggie Jackson, when he played league baseball.

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Six-time Prince William County Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year Officer Chris “Reggie” Williams conceived what he hopes will become a beloved children’s book series in under a minute this summer. It’s not just verified purchasers on Amazon that are raving about “Prava.” National Steeplechase Association leaders are on track with the project. “When Reggie told me about their idea for the children’s book, it rang so many bells for me,” said NSA president Al Griffin, a resident of Marshall and a Warrenton orthodontist. “Those two represent the heart and soul of steeplechasing. “Their message is multi-layered and not contrived. We needed this kind of ‘feel good’ in this most difficult season.” The book was a surprise: Williams was working for leading trainer Jack Fisher at the Saratoga racecourse in August. There, he and Mitchell took turns consoling a particularly nervous young hurdler, alternatively singing, whistling and speaking to the horse before the race. “I noticed Mikey was talking like he was actually the horse, seeing things through the horse’s eyes,” Williams said. “As we went around the paddock, Mikey said ‘Oh, there’s that security guard. He was here last week. I’m surprised he hasn’t gone home yet.’ “He was making it like the horse thought people stayed where they were, all the time. “Right then, right there, I knew there was a children’s book. A steeplechase story told through the horse’s eyes.” “Most horses are soothed by the sound of humans, it’s a reassuring Now 52, Williams is a career sheriff’s deputy in Prince William. Two years ago, he established T.C. Williams Youth Sports Camps, an international nonprofit run for underprivileged children “to discover the inner and out strength you can get from playing sports.”

The real-life Prava:

Champion trainer in Ireland, Willie Mullins brought five-time jumps winner Pravalaguna to the American championship steeplechase in New Jersey last October. She won the distaff hurdle stakes and stamping herself as a future standout for new owner Mike Hankin’s Bruton Street U.S. syndicate. Pravalaguna was foaled in France in 2012, the bay mare is a granddaughter of champion sire Sadler’s Wells. She raced in Ireland, England and France.

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“Prava” creators Michael Mitchell, left, and Chris “Reggie” Williams leave the paddock at Saratoga, where they came up with the new children's book release.

technique,” Mitchell said. “Using your voice is an asset in riding – the topic of conversation doesn’t matter.” Today’s book publishing is unbelievably simple, Williams added. “It was, literally 90 days from concept to printing,” he said. Williams has the outline for a second book in what he wants to become a series already – Prava gets married, has a foal, the foal grows up and races, and Prava retires to become a therapy horse for underprivileged children. Mitchell said he’s on board. “Kids’ books don’t have to make sense, they need to make magic,” Williams said. “We don’t have to explain a stallion actually (breeds)

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Single-level sanctuary offers pool, barn, high-speed internet Looking for a sanctuary? Then a look no further than this single-level home with almost 15 acres in Warrenton. This home offers main-level living with five bedrooms and five full bathrooms with room to expand the walk-out basement. Enjoy panoramic views from almost every window along with room to entertain with an in-ground pool, hot tub and custom landscaping to include koi pond, waterfalls, patios and spacious rear deck. Bring the animals, as this property has a solidly built barn with water and electric as well as multiple outbuildings, riding ring and blackboard fencing. You will have no trouble working from home as this property offers Comcast high-speed internet.

Upon entering the home, you’ll notice a custom painted mural in the foyer. Step down to the great room, which features a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows. There is also a formal dining room, which leads to the updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Down the wide hallway, there is a guest bedroom with a full, updated bathroom, laundry room and access to the attached, side-load garage. Continue in the other direction to find three additional guest bedrooms that share two full bathrooms as well as a master bedroom with fireplace and a master bath with soaking tub, double vanities and separate shower. Most of the main level has beautiful hardwood

floors. The walk-out, lower level has a recreation room with built-in storage and wet bar, a full bathroom, private den and another room with a wall of windows that makes a perfect exercise room. The lower level has been freshly painted and is waiting for your finishing touches. Located at 5114 Laurel Lane in Broad Run and priced at $945,000, this property has it all. Becky Miller Piedmont Fine Properties becky@pfp.email cell: (703) 395-9824 office: (540) 347-5277

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Spread Out In Nokesville One level, 3 bedroom home on 22 acres with a 2 acre pond. Create a farmette, fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors. Open and wooded land. Weekend home or work from home with Comcast internet or commute from the nearby VRE station. $578,000

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These property transfers, filed Nov. 19-24, 2020 were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is a deed unless stated otherwise.) Top Dollar Deal: $1,610,000 in Marshall District Cedar Run District

Scott District

Alfredo Martinez Vazquez to Javier E. Rivas,

Nadia Pribislavski to James Malcolm Marsh Jr., 0.2330 acre at 12242 Short Street, Remington.

6.3818 acres at 7750 Churchill court, Marshall.

Jason Dumermuth to Mark Genovese, 1.2884

$625,000

7041 Sycamore Springs Drive nr. Warrenton.

$280,000

acres at 5755 Hunton Wood Drive, Broad Run.

Calvert Avenue LLC to Kristen Bourque, 5.4905

$584,000

Michael Jacobus to Donald Woodson, 10.7370

$625,000

acres (North Wales) nr. Warrenton. $275,000

Blake T. Lane to Shaun Rasmussen, 1.5384

acres on Wilson Road, Marshall. $167,500

Jacqueline F. Palanzi Tr. to Brian B. McGushin,

Center District

5.16 acres at 4433 Tuliptree Lane, Bealeton. $520,000

Michael A. Lamont to Jill Christine Grogan,

acres at 4822 Stonefield Lane, Warrenton. $655,000

Calvert Avenue LLC to Chadwick T. Bourque, 53.58508 acres on Wilson Road, Marshall.

$359,900 Michael T. Rudd to Beau James Armentor, 5964 Adam Holbrook Russell to Ian Brian Burns, NVR Inc. to Carolina A. Trujillo, 0.1478 acre at Whippoorwill Drive nr. Warrenton. $650,000 1.0885 acres at 4651 Morgan’s Bluff Drive, Scott Sweedler to Kathryn Becker, 6752 Eckert 40 Patrick Ryan Way, Warrenton. $575,255 Marshall. $405,000 Ralph S. DeSimone Tr. to Cynthia Rainger, 124 Court nr. Warrenton. $639,000 Richard E. Carlson to Thaddeus W. McClain, Sandra Bussolati-Silansky to Luis E. Yaqui, Mosby Circle, Warrenton. $380,000 5.2195 acres at 7266 Foxtail Lane, Warrenton. 10.7529 acres at 6124 Deborah Drive nr. New Winchester Chase Development LLC to NVR $670,000 Baltimore. $1,075,000 Inc., Lot 19 (0.1496 acre) and Lot 21 (0.1608 Christopher James Martin to Leonard W. acre) off Winchester Street, Warrenton. $330,000 Dale E. Schulz to Eric C. Schidlo, 23.2153 Owsenek, 10.0038 acres at 8286 Stable Gate acres at 5434 Old Bust Head Road, Broad Run. Shane Michael Henson to Matthew Boyer Road nr. Warrenton. $670,000 Griffin, 339 Dover Road, Warrenton. $417,000 $705,000 Kenneth W. Fisher to David Trenti, 35.1845 Marshall District Dodson Landscaping LLC to Lori Gibson, 0.4974 acre on Academy Hill Road, Warrenton. Jerome F. Prochaska to Nathaniel Frank Tipton, acres at 12284 Whiskey Still Lane, Hume. $780,000 Lot 3-R, 9.3816 acres at 6672 John Barton $55,000

ML Construction LLC to Ana Zelaya, 5 acres at 7128 Academy Road nr. Warrenton. $351,000 9732 Shenandoah Path, Catlett. $152,000 Andrea Rose Silva to Jose Julio Santoyo, 1.09 acres at 9157 James Madison Hwy. 4 miles south of Warrenton. $248,000 T. Huntley Thorpe III Successor Tr. to Jefferson Holdings LLC, 28,600 sq. ft. on the southwest side of Midland Road, Midland. $195,000 SNL Construction Inc. to Steve Austin, 0.8711 acre at 4550 Dumfries Road, Catlett. $455,085 James C. Selvage to Amara A. Dalpezzo, 12.4935 acres at 9348 Bastable Mill Road nr. Catlett. $580,000

0.31236 at 270 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton.

Payne Road and Lot 5-R, 21.3691 acres, Orlean. Melissa Tarkington Gelman to Daniel MacLean Wagner, 131.8830 acres at 724 Spring Valley $935,000

$385,000

Golden Rule Builders LLC to Terry Moffat,

Lane, Delaplane. $1,610,000

6.145 acres on Old Waterloo Road nr.

Rita M. Kilgallen Estate by Executor to

James C. Bennett to Kristina Fagundo, 5 acres at Robert Louis Zwick to Trevor F. Rowland, 2199 Beaver Dam Road, Midland. $469,900 Lee District

Kenneth Johnson to John Diffley, 28.7522 acres Kevin T. Roop to Rodeo Oak Properties LLC, at 11457 Cemetery Road, Bealeton/Remington.

2.71551 acres at 50 Oak Street, Warrenton.

Warrenton. $275,000

Christopher R. Muth, 10 acres on Chimney Oaks

$769,000

$650,000

Christian Winfield Pearson to Seth Grimm,

Court and Wilson Road, Marshall. $159,500

OBITUARIES

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OBITUARIES Inita Sheppard Bland

Robert “Bobby” Dale Cowin Robert “Bobby” Dale Cowin, 59 of Rixeyville Va passed quietly on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Bobby is survived by his two daughters Jacklyn Baldwin and Dori Loar and their spouses Drew Baldwin and Carter Loar. His grandchildren Jade, Alexis Brianna Carter II, Bennett, Camden and his great grandson Bentley. His mother Junette Kirksey His sister Michelle Cowin-Gantz and brother in law Bobby Barse. Niece Sydney, Nephews Justin, Jacob and Sean and his two great nieces Haley and Aella. Bobby, Bobby Dale, Dad, Coach, Brother. If you were lucky enough to know Bobby he considered you family, his family was his life, his community was his passion. The family will be holding Memorial Services at 18151 Jennifer Way, Jeffersonton, Va 22724 on 12/6/2020 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, Jacklyn and Dori would like Donations made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 4550 Montgomery Ave, Suite 1100 N , Bethesda, MD 20814. Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am. -John 14:1-3 Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Mrs. Archibald Cary Randolph, Jr. (Betty June) Mrs. Archibald Cary Randolph, Jr. (Betty June), a long-time Middleburg resident involved in a wide variety of community activities and sporting pursuits, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 17 at the Novant UVA Medical Center in Haymarket. She was 93. A native of Coral Gables, Florida, Mrs. Randolph had a lifelong love of animals that began as a child when she frequently brought home stray dogs and doted on her two pet ducks. She was born on June 24, 1927 in Miami, the daughter of Dr. Herman Walter Cook and Vivian Turner Cook. She graduated from Ponce de Leon High School in Coral Gables and the University of Miami. She was a founding member of the Delta Gamma sorority, Beta Tau chapter, and sweetheart to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. She also was a “princess” on an Orange Bowl parade float and a former “Miss University of Miami.” After leaving school, she worked as a flight attendant on Peninsula Airlines, where she also met her future husband, the airline’s dashing chief pilot, Captain Archibald Cary Randolph IV. They eloped and were married in Reno, Nevada in 1953. Captain Randolph, who predeceased her in 1988, was a Middleburg native who’s family owned the iconic Grafton Hall Farm in Upperville (now known as Heronwood). His great-grandfather, Col. Richard Henry Dulany, was the founder of the Upperville Colt and Horse Show and the Piedmont Fox Hounds, also based in Upperville. Mrs. Randolph learned to ride at Grafton Hall, and she named one of her favorite horses “The Beast.” She had many other interests, including the shooting sports, where she was a master marksman and won many championship trophies as an NRA sharpshooter. In the early 1970s, she also was circulation director for Spur Magazine, based in Delaplane. Mrs. Randolph was a long-time member of the Middleburg Tennis Club, an avid player well-known for her sportsmanship, and a wicked lob shot. She also enjoyed gourmet cooking, skiing, poker, and parties. She and her late husband also were long-time members of Upperville’s Trinity Episcopal Church. Betty June Randolph is survived by her son, Archibald Cary Randolph V; her daughter, Jane Cary Randolph, and her step-daughter, Rebecca Ann Dulany Randolph Armstrong, along with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Randolph will be buried at Trinity Church and a memorial service is planned for the spring, with a date still to be determined. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Middleburg Humane Foundation or any other animal shelter of choice.

Inita Sheppard Bland, 89, of Warrenton, VA, passed November 20, 2020. Due to the attendance limitations for gatherings, a private graveside service was held. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

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Theresa Ann Chichester, 73, of Warrenton, VA, passed November 24, 2020. Due to the attendance limitations for gatherings, a private memorial service will be held. Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com

Audrey “Alene” Embrey Audrey “Alene” Embrey, age 79, of Bealeton, Va. peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on November 26, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1941 in Loudon County to the late Wilmer Williams and Audrey (Embrey) Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Embrey and her sisters Shirley Jane Painter and Joann Budd. She is survived by her daughter Pam Kemper and her spouse Sam Kemper. Alene built a career of nearly 50 years with the Fauquier County School Board Transportation. She safely transported children by school bus, car, van and finally was an aid to special needs children. She created a special relationship with all of the children she transported and had a special love for those with special needs. In addition to her career, during her life she was a wife, a mother a homemaker and a friend to many. Even though she was a mother of one, she was a mother to many. Throughout her life she created special bonds with so many and is always characterized as “the sweetest lady”. A private service was held due to the current COVID restrictions on Tuesday, December 1st at Royston Funeral Home in Marshall, Virginia.

Alan Lee Spencer Alan Lee Spencer, 47, of Bentonville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Alan was born in 1973, in Manassas, Virginia, the son of Jean C. Alt and the late Edward “Bud” Spencer. Alan was a graduate of Brentsville District High School, Class of 1991. He worked for twelve years for the City of Manassas Park – Water Division as Crew Member 3 Position. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Winchester and a founding member of Outcast Bass Club. He spent most of his time on his boat fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and camping at Ed Allen’s Campground and Chickahominy Lake. Alan loved to cook on his smoker, was an avid NASCAR fan, cheering on both Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr., enjoyed bluegrass music, and spending time with family, but especially his grandbabies. Alan was affectionately known as “Hacksaw”. Alan married Melissa “Missy” Diane Shumaker on October 27, 2001 in Winchester, Virginia. Along with his mother and wife, Alan is survived by his stepfather, Pete Alt of Warrenton; grandmother, Dorothy Childress of Warrenton; daughters, Samantha Spencer Saffelle (Drew) of Winchester, Kirsten Rae Spencer and Taylor Nicole Spencer, both of Bentonville; son, Brian Michael Spencer of Bentonville; five grandchildren, Camden, Maren, Logan, Kynslee, and Emmalee; sister, Michelle Allison (Bill) of Bristow; brothers, Edward “Buster” Spencer (Debbie) of Strasburg and Christopher “Bubba” Spencer (Tiffany) of Remington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Heritage Baptist Church, 2040 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, Virginia 22603. A private funeral service will follow the visitation conducted by Pastor Chad Wilham. The family would like to invite everyone to join them after Alan’s service for a time of food and fellowship at the home of his daughter. Further details will be available at the church. Serving as pallbearers will be Edward “Buster” Spencer, Christopher “Bubba” Spencer, Brian Spencer, Hunter Spencer, Andrew Saffelle, and Dennis Showers, Jr. Please view obituary and tribute wall at www. ompsfuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES Barry James Miller Barry James Miller, known to family and friends as “BJ” passed away on November 14, 2020, at the age of 78 years. Barry and his wife, Joyce, have lived in Warrenton, Virginia since 2011 after moving from Springfield, Virginia of 34 years. Barry, started his Naval career in 1966 after graduating from Lebanon Valley College, in Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. While on active duty while stationed in the DC area Barry obtained a Master’s Degree from George Washington University in Management Information Systems and while stationed in Greece, he obtained a Master’s Degree from LeVerne University in Masters of Business Administration and almost had his third Master’s Degree when sickness hit him in the mid 1990’s. In 1973, Barry attended Defense Language School in Monterey, California to learn the Greek Language. After learning the Greek Language at Post Naval Graduate School in Monterey, California, Barry and family lived in Athens, Greece for 2 years where he worked in the Greek Navy as a Senior Logistician and Computer System Planner. In 1977, Barry and family returned to the United States of America to the DC area where he worked supporting the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Barry honorably retired as a Commander (O-5) with 23 years’ of service. After Retirement from the Navy Barry was Senior Technical Manager in Software Development and Computer Operations for 3 corporations. Barry’s background is in Systems Engineering, Project Management and Resource Planning. Barry was also an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts Troop 1140 for 6 years. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hope Miller; and son, Kevin Barry Miller; and three grandchildren, Morgan Leigh Miller, Olivia Marie Miller, and Sawyer James Miller. There will be no Funeral or Viewing locally but there will be a full Military Honor Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moserfuneralhome. com.

Peggy Marie Shifflett Peggy Marie Shifflett, age 83, passed away on November 17, 2020 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, Virginia. She was born on September 6, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to the late Leonard Robert and Lois May Chisholm. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Eugene Shifflett and her sisters Joan Bradley, Charlotte Williams, and Shirley Nanney. She is survived by her sisters Nancy Lizana and Delores “Dee” Pfeiffer, her brothers Leonard “Sonny” Chisholm and Eddie Chisholm, her four children and their spouses Sharon and David Neitz, Sue and Daryl Whitt, Melvin and Susie Shifflett, and Allan and Patty Shifflett, eleven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. At the age of twenty, she married her country boy and joined him in his passion for farming. They were married for fifty years. She joined him in the fields as they cut and picked hay. It was not unusual to see her driving one of the trucks and tractors in the field. Peggy canned fruits, vegetables, and made jelly for her family. Every year they enjoyed going to the county fair with their children in August. Later in life, they enjoyed hosting family reunions and giving those memorable hayrides to all that came. Peggy enjoyed reading, listening to country music and spending time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She looked forward to watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy every night. Later in life, she was introduced to modern technology and could be found playing games on her iPad while asking Alexa to play classic country music. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend. She will be truly missed by all. The family received friends and relatives on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5 to 7 pm. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton Virginia, 20186, with Covid-19 restrictions in place. Burial followed, at 2 PM at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway in Manassas, VA.

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LIVING WILL Also known as an advanced directive, a living will is a legally binding document that specifies the type of medical care that an individual does or does not want in the event it is impossible to communicate his or her wishes. Well under 40 percent of U.S. adults currently have a living will, but all adults need to have one. In the absence of a living will, decisions about care become the responsibility of the spouse, family member(s), or another third party. These people might be unaware of the patient’s desires, or do not wish to follow the patient’s unwritten, verbal directives. Keep in mind that doctors do not consult living wills for routine medical care or non-life-threatening situations It’s never easy being the person having to make decisions for a funeral after someone you love passes away. Surround yourself with people who care about you and can help you with whatever need arises. To learn more about our funeral services, please call MOSER FUNERAL HOME at (540) 347-3431. Please stop by our tastefully appointed facility at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, and be sure to ask about our BRIGHT VIEW CEMETERY, located just outside of Warrenton.

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Catlett, 1br private ent, walkout bsmt, updated, eat in kit, LR, BR & BA, closets, no pets/smkg, ref´s req´d, $800/mo utils inc, $600 deposit. email: terri. hehmeyer@icloud.com

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Near Warrenton 1BR apt. LR, kit, BA & utilty rm w/ lg storage area. All utils incl. $850/mo Rent can be reduced with light farm work, perfect for retiree 540-937-3439

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Office space, Old Town Warrenton. Approx 1000 SF. Social distancing at its best...office has dedicated entrance & bathrm. $ 1 2 5 0 / m o . 540-229-5550

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376 Improvement Addison´s Building & Remodeling. Additions, basements, b a t h r o o m s , sundecks, repairs. Licensed Insured. 540-244-2869 Affordable Roofing with Terry´s Handyman Services, LLC. Licensed & Insured. Commercial & residential. Senior discounts. 540-270-7938 Classified Ads Work Call 888-351-1660

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GORMANS TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Seasonal Clean up. Snow removal, grinding, mowing, take downs. Free estimates. 540-222-4107; 540-825-1000

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PONTIAC 1979 LeMans White, 4 -dr., 67k Orig. Miles. 1-owner. Good cond. Runs great. New exhaust. $2200. Call 540-295-2022.

605 Automobiles - Domestic 2003 Honda Accord. 24,800 mls, V6, runs great, new tires & battery. Minor dent. 6CD/ radio. All works/sun rf, lthr. $800 OBO. Lve msg. 540-219-0045 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD. Runs great. Good cond. new tires & transmission. $6,800 OBO. Call/text 540.905.5914 or 540.905.2175 FORD 2011 ESCAPE XLT Like brand new!!! Clean Carfax. AT, PS, PB, AC. Low miles. $ 5 , 8 0 0 . C a l l 540-388-9386.

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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Sundays

3124 Beulah Rd, at Beulah Baptist Church, Markham VA will have a food pantry on 1:30pm-3pm Please contact Cecelia Williams at 540.364.2428. Church number 540.364.2626.

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ABC Licenses Full name(s) of owner(s): BLUE VALLEY VINEYARD AND WINERY, LLC Trading as: BLUE VALLEY VINEYARD AND WINERY, LLC 5535 Blue Valley Way, Delaplane, Fauquier, Virginia 20144 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Stergio Zissios, Managing Member NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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TOWN OF WARRENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (First Floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, on the following item(s): Zoning Text Amendment (ZOTA) 2019-04 to amend Articles 3, 9 and 12 as related to the Commercial District and Mixed Use. The proposal is to amend Zoning Ordinance. Article 3 Zoning Districts and Map Section 3-4.10 Commercial District’s permitted uses, permissible uses, lot and yard regulations, and building regulations; Article 9 Supplemental Use Regulations Section 9.25 regarding Mixed Use development options, phasing, density, parking open space, and modifications; and Article 12 Definition to allow for a variety of complementary and integrated uses in Mixed Use and updating the Non-Residential First Floor space. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend the hearing and state their opinion regarding the above issues. Copies of full versions of the proposed text amendment changes are available for review in the Department of Planning and Community Development located at 21 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Town of Warrenton does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Town Hall meeting facilities are fully accessible. Any special accommodations can be made upon request 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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NOTICE FAUQUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel Street in Warrenton, Virginia, and will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fauquier High School auditorium at 705 Waterloo Road in Warrenton, Virginia, to be followed by a public hearing to obtain citizen input on the following item(s): 1. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER FOUR (ANIMALS) OF THE FAUQUIER COUNTY CODE - A public hearing to consider comprehensive amendments to Chapter Four (Animals) of the Fauquier County Code. The amendments, if adopted, will bring Chapter Four into conformance with the authority provided to the County by the Comprehensive Animal Care laws of the Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6500, et seq. (M.C. Anderson, Staff) 2. CONSIDER A LEASE OF 62 CULPEPER STREET, WARRENTON – A public hearing pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15.2-1800 to consider input regarding the lease of 62 Culpeper Street. (M.C. Anderson, Staff) 3. PROPOSED BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT FROM FAUQUIER-COUNTY OWNED REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PIN# 6888-01-4277-000 – A public hearing pursuant to Code of Virginia § 15-2-1800 to receive comment regarding a boundary line adjustment between County-owned property located at 7252 Fifth Street in Remington, Virginia, and adjoining landowners. (Paul S. McCulla, Staff) 4. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TEXT-20-013934 – A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Articles 3, 5 and 15 to allow Transitional Family Housing as a special use in the Rural Agricultural (RA) District. (Amy Rogers, Staff) 5. SPECIAL EXCEPTION SPEX-20-013772, COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF FAUQUIER COUNTY A/K/A FAUQUIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (OWNER / APPLICANT) – CEDAR LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL – An application to amend a previously approved Category 5 Special Exception (SEAM07-LE-002) to allow for the expansion of the existing Primary School. The property is located at 11138 Marsh Road, Lee District (PIN 6899-23-0591-000). (Kara Krantz, Staff) 6. AN ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FROM TAXATION - A public hearing to consider whether to grant personal property tax exemption to Covenant Christian Academy. The assessed value of the personal property for which exemption is requested is $30,989.00. The property tax assessed against such property is $712.75. (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) 7. AN ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT THE REAL PROPERTY OF CORNERSTONE MISSIONS, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS ABC BEHAVIOR, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FROM TAXATION - A public hearing to consider whether to grant real property tax exemption to Cornerstone Missions, Inc., d.b.a. ABC Behavior. The assessed value of the real property for which exemption is requested is $947,800.00. The property tax assessed against such property is $9,434.77. (Tracy A. Gallehr, Staff) Copies of the above files are available for review by contacting the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors’ office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (540) 422-8020. Interested parties wishing to be heard on any of the above are strongly encouraged to send written correspondence in advance of the meeting to 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, or by e-mail to BOS@ fauquiercounty.gov prior to December 10, 2020. Pursuant to the County’s emergency continuity of government ordinance adopted May 14, 2020, citizens are encouraged to participate virtually in this process and may view the meeting via livestream at http://fauquier-va.granicus.com/ ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 and on Fauquier County Government Channel 23. Those desiring to participate in the meeting remotely must register in advance. Instructions are available on the County website at https://www.fauquiercounty. gov/government/boards-committees/board-of-supervisors/bosvirtual-meeting. In person participants will be required to wear a face covering and maintain strict social distancing measures that may involve waiting in line outside of the building. Fauquier County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodations will be made for handicapped persons upon prior request. Citizens requiring reasonable accommodation for disabilities or requiring any other assistance related to the meeting should contact Ms. Renée Culbertson, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at (540) 422-8020.

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In execution of the Deed of Trust dated November 8, 2019 and recorded on November 14, 2019 in Book 1613 at Page 1344 of Fauquier County land records, Trustee Services of Virginia, LLC, the appointed Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the Fauquier County Courthouse located at 40 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia on January 5, 2021 at 02:00 PM the property more particularly described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, located at the property address listed below and briefly identified as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in Scott Magisterial District, Fauquier County, Virginia, more particularly described as Lot Twenty-Six (26), BETHEL ACADEMY SUBDIVISION, as shown on plat and survey of R.M. Bartenstein and Associates, recorded in Deed Book 209, at Page 598, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Kathleen Connolly, married, by virtue of Deed from Michelle Ann Winner, unmarried, dated June 15, 2018, recorded June 26. 2018 in Deed Book 1576, Page 1, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County, Virginia. Tax No.: 6986-03-4151-000 Property address: 6459 Pavilion St, Warrenton, VA 20187 The property will be sold “AS IS,” WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, as might be listed in this notice or may be announced at the sale. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $37,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, by cashier’s or certified check required at time of sale, except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss is on the purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check within 14 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser’s responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment, or other agreement was entered into, the loan was reinstated or paid off, or whether the property became subject to an automatic stay under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, this law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (20-04607) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC (Attorney for TRUSTEE SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC) 484 Viking Drive, Suite 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757)213-2959

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STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 602 JATC APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP INTERESTED IN AN EXCITING CAREER IN PIPEFITTING, WELDING, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (CONSTRUCTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE)? The 2021 Applications will be taken online only starting Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and closing on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Please visit: www.602training.org (will not be active until January 4, 2021) REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must be 18 years old by August 15, 2021 (born before August 15, 2003) High school diploma earned by June 30, 2021 or GED certificate by December 31, 2020 Once you have applied, the following documents must be mailed or brought into our office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021. Applicants must provide one of the following educational documents: 1. Official Transcript of High School Grades (Must be in a sealed envelope from the school and have a raised seal affixed) High school seniors must also provide a letter from their guidance counselor on school letterhead stating they will graduate by June 30, 2021. Or 2. GED scores and certificate (Only GEDs that are American Council on Education accredited will be accepted. Visit www.acenet.edu for further information). Online Diplomas are not accepted. Applicants must provide all of the following additional documents: 3. Social Security Card 4. County or state issued birth certificate, United States Passport or Naturalization Certificate 5. Valid Driver’s License or a State issued Picture Identification Card 6. DD214 (for veterans of military service only) *Please do not procrastinate compiling these documents. Replacements may take several weeks to obtain. *All foreign documents must be accompanied by a translation of that document and a letter from your embassy stating its authenticity. For any transcript, the letter must document the equivalency of this transcript. *You may apply only once during the application period. *The office is open for receiving documentation from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. *Office is closed Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. *You are highly encouraged to give your documentation to the office staff as opposed to just leaving it to ensure you have turned in all the necessary documents. *It is your responsibility to ensure this office receives all of your required documents by the due date and time! *All documents must be copies that we can keep except the Official High School Transcripts (must be originals that we keep). *If you are selected for apprenticeship, final acceptance will be contingent on ability to pass drug and background screening. Document Drop Off Location: UA Mechanical Trades School (301-341-1555) 8509 Ardwick Ardmore Road Landover, Maryland 20785

Once documentation has been received, you will be given a math testing date and time. Math testing will start as early as Monday, January 26, 2021 and will be held during normal business hours. Math testing assignments will be given to you when you turn in your documentation. If you should need to drop off your documentation and no staff is available, you will be emailed a math test assignment. There is a $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee due at the time of Testing. Payable in cash or money order only (all money orders to be made payable to HPRTF) If you are interested in applying for a helper’s job, please contact the Steamfitters Local 602 Union Hall at 301-333-2356. Please visit our website at www.Steamfitters-602.org. THE APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE SELECTS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL. THE APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE IS ACTIVELY RECRUITING APPLICANTS INCLUDING MINORITIES AND FEMALES.

CAREGIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FOR OVERNIGHT SHIFTS Call 540-727-0024 9am-5pm; Mon - Fri. Substitute Teachers Fauquier County Public Schools

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Fauquier County Attorney’s Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant County Attorney position; however, the position may be filled as a Senior Assistant County Attorney position, depending on the candidate’s qualifications & experience. The successful candidate will assist the County Attorney & the Deputy County Attorney in providing a wide range of legal services to County boards, commissions, constitutional officers, & departments. Duties include drafting & reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, & other legal documents; litigating cases before administrative agencies & state and federal courts; performing legal research; and providing legal advice. The successful candidate may be responsible for assigning projects & reviewing the work product of legal assistants. Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience. Contact Human Resources at 540-422-8300 with questions or apply online at jobs.fauquiercounty.gov EEO/AA/M/F/D

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